Is Lancaster Alive
The Daily Express suggests Captain W N Lancaster, missing since April after flying to the Cape, may still be alive in the Senegal region of the Sahara. Reports claim a white man in an aeroplane resides among tribesmen, revived with desert caravan routes, though officials say it is certain a white man lives there but not confirm Lancaster.
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London
Daily Express
W. N. Lancaster
Cape
Senegal
Sahara
Lancaster
Australia faces seven parliaments and 700 members urged
Minister for Commerce Mr. Stewart warned that Australians must fund Parliament to avoid excluding capable public servants. He argued seven parliaments and 700 members drive high costs and require reasonable allowances, or politics will favor the wealthy and limit talent in Canberra. He defended salaries as necessary for a full‑time public service and Canberra living costs.
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Australia
Commerce
Stewart
F. H. Stewart
Canberra
Contempt ruling over Sydney Sun attack sparks parliament dispute
The Australian House of Representatives adopted a motion declaring the Sunday Sun printer and publisher guilty of contempt over an October article on parliamentary allowances. Prime Minister Lyons supported the measure while opposition leaders denounced the piece as yellow journalism and a menace to Australia.
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House of Representatives
the Voices
Sydney
The
Sun Newspapers Ltd
Sunday Sun
G. H. Mackay
Associated Newspapers Limited
B. Corer
Opalan
Beara
Atcle
Tol
I. Riley
Mar. Uakin
Corser
Sun
Mr. Corser
Gear
Queensland
F. M. J. Baker
Mr. Lyons
Scullin
Australia
Gabb
Ind
Hughes
Holman
U.A.P
Riley
Fed. Lab
Gable
St. Mr. Riley
Public Service Protest Over Cost of Living
Canberra public service unions urge action to lower living costs. A deputation met Minister Perkins and called for measures to reduce charges and improve prices, noting no real progress from the Interior Ministry.
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Acton
Canberra
Public Service
Mr. Perkins
Commonwealth Statistician
Soma
Vast 80 Mile Canal Carved by 100000 Convicts
The Soviet regime mobilizes 100000 convicts and political prisoners to dig an 80 mile Volga to Moscow canal to allow ships to reach near the Kremlin. Workers are housed in barracks with light guard and await amnesty similar to the White Sea canal project.
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Moscow
Volga
Kremlin
White Sea
Panic on train at Kuri gram raid shocks passengers
A group of youths armed with revolvers and daggers attacked a moving train near Kuri gram in North East region. Passengers panicked as the assailants raided the car, injuring none reported, and fled into the surroundings.
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Calcutta
Kurigram
ULM'S FLIGHT DUE IN SYDNEY TONIGHT
An uneventful flight from Alice Springs is due to reach Sydney tonight after a dawn takeoff. The party is expected to arrive in Sydney tomorrow night.
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Sydney
British note seeks arrest of Munich journalist Panther
The British Ambassador sent a note to the German government requesting the arrest of Noel Panther Munich correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. Panther, denied a lawyer, faces charges of espionage connected to his Kelheim demonstration report. The Daily Telegraph notes Nazis block outside contact to trap him.
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Noel Panther
Munich
Daily Telegraph
Ace Panther
Panther
Kelheim
Haring
Tariff Senate Requests Amended Duty in House Debate
The Senate's requests for amendments to the customs tariff were discussed in the House of Representatives. A motion to lower the British preferred custard powder duty from 4d per lb to 2d and 3d per lb passed 30 to 20. Several named members aligned with the Opposition. An item on piece goods saw approval to insert a new paragraph changing the duty.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Mesats
Jennings
Fentor
Dennin
Corser
Holman
Thompson
Price
World's Smallest Book Published In New York
A 28 page volume claims to be the smallest book in the world. Translated from Omar Khayyam, it measures 3/16 by 3/18 inches, bound in leather and copperplate printed. Weighs 1/3 carat and took seven years to complete.
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New York
Omar Khayyam
Trade tariff debates shape duties on domestic wool goods
In committee debates the House considered reducing duties on woolen items and regalia ribbons with proposals to set ad valorem rates and exclusions. Amendments favored customs preference on corrugated iron and iron sheets were rejected 33 to 21. Progress reported as the House adjourned late.
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Land Geenral
Guy
Mr White
Paterson
C.P
East Fulham by election swing to Labour wins seat
The East Fulham by election following Vaughan Morgan's death saw J. C. Wilmot of Labour win with 17,790 votes over W. J Waldr on of the Conservatives with 12,860. The result surprised observers as Labour's first ever win here.
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London
East Fulham
Vaughan Morgan
J. C. Wilmot
Labour
W. J Waldron
Lansbury
Wilmot
Bulk Handling Large Saving to Wheat Farmers
Melbourne report estimates bulk handling would cost 39 009 pounds for Victoria with 2d per bushel handling in country silos and 1d for wheat passing the terminal elevator. Farmers could gain about 2d per bushel under a proposed scheme, per the Victorian Director of Finance and R R Trelock.
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Melbourne
R. R. Trelock
Victoria
Henry Ford Boycott by US Government
The government action against Henry Ford took effect as the War Department forbade Ford bids for any part of ten million dollars for motors and equipment. Ford refused to sign the NRA automobile code and faced a nationwide boycott imposed by the administration.
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Henry Ford
N.R.A
War Department
Relief Act Receives Royal Assent and Enacts Tax Changes
The Financial Relief Act and related sales tax measures gained Royal Assent and took effect yesterday. Pensioners receive a 2s6d weekly rise. land tax relief increases to 50 percent. public servants receive back pay. ministerial salaries and parliamentary allowances rise from November 1. sales tax rate set at 6d as of yesterday.
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Lyons
Submarine S.26 Commander's Court Martial
Lieut. Commander John Lewis, commander of the S.26, was court martialled today on charges of grounding the submarine on Patterson Rock and neglecting to ensure proper examination of the batteries before charging. He stated his remarks but the record ends.
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London
John Lewis
Patterson Rock
Lewis
Imperial Airways Plans 10 Day Air Link to Singapore
Imperial Airways announces a 10 day mail and passenger service to Singapore to commence on December 9 from London. The new route expands the air link between Britain and Asia, underscoring growth in postwar commercial aviation.
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London
Wednasday
Singapore
Imperial Airways
Sterilization debate roils Britain over defectives policy
Intense public contention surrounds mental defectives and sterilization in Britain. Proponents claim up to one fifth of the population might need sterilization to purge evil. estimates show 300000 defectives with only 50000 traced. In Warwickshire inbreeding linked to 4 percent defectives, provoking new calls to sacrifice the mentally gifted for communal good.
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London
Wets Burt
Britain
Warwickshire
Shakespeare
Bishop of Exeter
Caxton Hall
Betty
Tax rate changes and exemptions take effect in Australia
The new five percent sales tax rate applies to all taxable imports from yesterday at the Customs. Exemptions from sales tax expand under the new act. Australia will abolish the Commonwealth Entertainments Tax effective today in October.
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Australia
Moe
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Parker Elected President of Australian Provincial Press
Mr J W Parker was today elected unopposed as president of the Australian Provincial Press Association. The conference urged steps to amend the Federal Copyright Act to protect newspapers rights to publish news items transmitted by wireless. The broadcasting motion was debated and then withdrawn.
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Sydney
J. W. Parker
Australian Provincial Press Associaton
Brighten Up Campaign Aims Half Million in Loans
A government backed drive titled Brighten Up launches November 1 offering loans to create jobs. The program targets half a million in funding to spur employment through municipal and private projects.
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